Director of Operations (Chicago)
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Associate Degree
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Function: Training

Company profile:
At Atlas Lift Tech, safety always comes first!  We are a fast growing company with an innovative vision of making Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) programs available to hospitals systems nationwide. ATLAS is the first company offering safe patient handling and care staff training programs that protect healthcare workers and patients from the dangers of manual patient handling. Our unique team brings together bedside training, education, and program management to empower care givers to reduce workplace injuries, improve patient care, and create a culture of safety.

Job description:
At Atlas Lift Tech, safety always comes first!  We are a primary provider of customized Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) quality programs designed to prevent employee injury and improved patient safety.  ATLAS is the first company offering turn-key lift team and minimal lift programs, care staff training programs, and safe patient handling software protecting healthcare workers and patients from the dangers of manual patient handling. Attention Field Supervisors Ambulance; EMT Trainers &amp; Supervisors; Healthcare Safety Coordinators; EMSATLAS is an exponentially growing company with many advancement opportunities Nationwide.  We’re looking for an effective field supervisor to join our ATLAS team as a Head Coach. ATLAS has several full-time Head Coach positions available in the San Francisco Bay Area region.  ATLAS Head Coaches are the SPHM subject matter experts and key points of contact in the hospital.  Responsibilities include coordination, management and training of strategies and procedures of ATLAS safety programs. The Head Coaches ensure the execution of company policies, procedures and programs to achieve improved safety, client savings, client satisfaction and sustainability of education practices to hospital staff. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESClient Relationship ManagementEstablishes and maintains productive, professional relationships with Key Points of Contact (KPC) in the Hospital to ensure an overall positive customer experience. Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis.Provide SPHM solutions or other services the customer requires to ensure the SOW in the contract is fulfilled and manages Atlas’ team member’s responsibilities, schedule, data, and payroll to fulfill  the SOW.Reports progress, issues and opportunities through designated processes on a regular basis using a variety of reporting structures (DOO weekly, Periodic QA Audits, Report Training result, etc.)Collaborates with team members, management, nurses, hospital, and administration staff regarding SPHM.Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Management &amp; Training Participates and leads (as appropriate) Committees, Task Forces, Department/Unit Meetings, Work Groups and any other teams in the Hospital and/or delegates as appropriate to Senior Lift Coaches.  Reviewing employee injury reports related to patient handling.  Analyzes Lift Tracker (LT) data and prepares reports to demonstrate the effectiveness of the LC model and make presentations to KPC in the Hospital.Coordinates, plans, documents and participates in SPHM Hospital staff score carding to ensure compliance with AB 1136 and meets all OSHA requirements.Update SPHM training programs to address the specific requirements of the facility assigned.  Manage the delivery of New Hire Orientation, return to work and any other training to your client group that is needed. Management &amp; AdministrationAccomplishes objectives by interviewing, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; termination; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions and enforcing policies and procedures.Educate and train both new hires and LC’s on SPHM body mechanics, mobility assessments, lifting techniques, proper use of lift equipment and any other processes or systems related to SPHM.  Ensure that all LC are compliant with any and all mandatory training. Manages all Administrative duties in (1 or 2 Business Days per week) and responds to all communication in a timely manner. Responsible for at least one floor shift a week (or more) as needed to ensure that the minimal acceptable profit margin is achieved.Performs Audits and completes requisite reports concerning: employee use of PPE in the facility; hand-washing &amp; infection control measure for Atlas employees, LC interaction with care staff and patients; and/or LC delivery of SPHM curriculum at the bedside and in the classroom.

Requirements:
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications2 or 4 year degree from an accredited college and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Two or more years supervisory experience.CPR/BLS Certification required. (Must maintain currency)Three or more years direct or related experience working in an health care clinical setting.Working knowledge of personal computers and mobile devices and various software programs (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with scheduling and Time and Labor software.Experience working with communications practices, principles and procedures for both on-site and on-line presentations.Other QualificationsDemonstrated ability to effectively train others. Strong active listening, oral, and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, sell ideas, and influence outcomes across an organization.Ability to assess complex issues, strong analysis and problem-solving skills.  Good numeracy skills.Able to work independently, good organizational skill, proactive and highly self-motivated.  Strong decision making skills and the ability to take the lead.Experience conducting Safety risk assessments, job site analysis, product evaluations and injury prevention program development, implementation and training.Background in Safety Management, Development and Training preferred.Physical requirements include long hours on your feet and the ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted. Note: This posting describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the position.

Benefits:
At Atlas Lift Tech we are innovators and we value individual contributions! We encourage continued education, priding ourselves on offering re-certification assistance. We offer a competitive compensation package based on your valuable experience.Other benefits include:Health Insurance for full-time statusSick / Vacation / HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountCommuter BenefitsPromotional opportunities for driven employeesFree Health ScreeningsFree Yearly ImmunizationsInnovative environment